University of California, Riverside Citrus Variety Collection
University of California, Riverside Citrus Variety Collection, Educational research center in Riverside, United States
The University of California Riverside Citrus Variety Collection maintains 1,800 trees representing 640 citrus types and 28 related genera for scientific research.
Founded in 1907 as the UC Citrus Experiment Station, the collection developed over 40 citrus varieties and established methods to protect against agricultural diseases.
The collection supports California's citrus industry, generating $960 million annually through research in fertilization, irrigation, and cultivation techniques.
Located at an elevation between 1,100 and 1,450 feet near Box Springs Mountain, the collection benefits from specific environmental conditions for citrus growth.
Research conducted at this facility led to the development of biological pest control methods and crop improvements that transformed agricultural practices nationwide.
Website: https://citrusvariety.ucr.edu
GPS coordinates: 33.97566,-117.33124
Latest update: March 15, 2025 09:02
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